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zo·o·mor·phism (zō'ə-môr'fĭz'əm)
n.
Attribution of animal characteristics or qualities to a god.
Use of animal forms in symbolism, literature, or graphic representation.
zo'o·mor'phic adj.
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Theriomorphism gets my vote!
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2YsUR 06/13/2001 1:20 AM ![]()
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wwh 06/13/2001 1:39 AM ![]()
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2YsUR 06/13/2001 2:15 AM ![]()
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rodward 06/13/2001 8:51 AM ![]()
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Jackie 06/13/2001 11:18 AM ![]()
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WhitmanO'Neill 06/13/2001 2:57 AM ![]()
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2YsUR 06/14/2001 3:06 AM ![]()
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WhitmanO'Neill 06/14/2001 4:58 AM ![]()
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NicholasW 06/13/2001 2:52 PM ![]()
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BlanchePatch 06/19/2001 12:10 PM ![]()
Re: zoomorphic
WhitmanO'Neill 06/20/2001 12:02 AM ![]()
Re: zoomorphic
tsuwm 06/20/2001 1:27 AM ![]()
zoomorphic and theriomorphic
NicholasW 06/21/2001 10:49 AM ![]()
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maverick 06/20/2001 1:30 AM ![]()
Re: zoomorphic
tsuwm 06/20/2001 1:48 AM ![]()
Re: zoomorphic
maverick 06/20/2001 1:52 AM ![]()
Re: zoomorphic
WhitmanO'Neill 06/20/2001 2:57 AM ![]()
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rodward 06/20/2001 9:34 AM ![]()
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BlanchePatch 06/20/2001 11:56 AM ![]()
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tsuwm 06/20/2001 1:46 PM
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